HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT WRAP-UP

Vote: 4-0

WHAT HAPPENED:

The board voted to hold the annual organizational meeting of the board

of trustees on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in the boardroom of the District

Education Center. Brian Garland was absent.

WHAT IT MEANS:

On Dec. 11, the board will vote for a new president and clerk, and

also set the board calendar for 2002. Brian E. Rechsteiner is the current

president and Brian Garland is the board clerk.

NEXT MEETING

Dec. 11, 7 p.m., District Education Center, 2045 Craimer Lane.

HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Vote: 4-1

WHAT HAPPENED:

The school board approved a request by the Entertainment and Tourism

Academy at Huntington Beach High to submit two applications to the Orange

County Department of Education for “Vision 2020 Educating for

Opportunities” grant funds. Matthew Harper cast the lone “no” vote.

WHAT IT MEANS:

The academy will apply for a $5,000 grant for a partnership with the

International Junior Achievement Program to develop a student-run travel

business. The second application is for a $3,000 grant to enhance the

existing academy curriculum.

Matching funds are required and will be provided by in-kind support.

NEXT MEETING

When: Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.

Where: District Education Center, 10251 Yorktown Ave.